NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an outdoor public health workstation using a $6,853 Statewide Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) grant Tuesday. Brown County Commissioner Brian Braun seconded a motion by Commissioner Dave Borchert approving the purchase. He said his support comes from previous experience with outdoor work when he worked at Koozie Group in Sleepy Eye. “Anytime we had an opportunity to have a meeting outside, I appreciated it as a bright spot in the day. I think it goes a long way in keeping our employees happy,” said ...